Author: Squadron Sponsoring Committee

Hi to all the 87 Eagle Squadron Cadets and Families,

As our year training year is coming to a close, I wanted to thank all the cadets, cadet families, the Command officers, and the SSC members for making the 2020-2021 Training year a lot of fun, if a bit different.

Last weeks Ceremonial Review was a great presentation of the events of the past year, and for me, created a sense of optimism for the year to come.

Even as the training year comes to an end, there are still some activities and fundraising opportunities happening!

1. Yearly Dues

• In regards to the yearly dues, I want to thank all the parents who reached out through the e-transfer system to make payments.  This method was new to 87 Eagle Squadron this year, but seemed to work very well.
• For those still needing to make a payment, please feel free to contact me anytime by email at treasurer@87eagle.ca or by phone at 905-394-9191.

2. Wooden Tables for Sale

• We are having a small sale at the hall of the old wooden tables.  Thanks to some generous donations (and some good old fashion horse trading), we now have a full set of new plastic folding tables for the hall.  As such, the old wooden table are for sale.
• They are 8 foot long, plywood tables and some are in better shape than others.
• We have around 10 tables for sale, at $15.00 each, on a first come, first pick basis.
• All money from the sales, will be used to purchase additional tables or supplies for the hall.
• Contact me at 905-394-991 if you would like to buy a table.

3. Pepperoni Fundraiser

• Finally, we are having a Pepperoni Fundraiser as well.  Over the past year, we have made a “Pepperoni Run” on several occasions, and the response has been very positive.  The pepperoni, jerky, and salami all comes from Carmicheal’s Meat’s in southwestern Ontario and is fantastic quality.
• We were hoping to have a sample night, so everyone could have a piece of the Honey Garlic Pepperoni, and get hooked before we ran the full fundraiser, but we just couldn’t wait any longer.  I can attest, that from my  * * * year old mother, to my 16 year old nephew, everyone loves the pepperoni.
• Full details are attached, but all packages are $10 each, and orders and payments can be forwarded to Rob Foster at Canadian Tire Welland Service Centre.
• Orders need to be in to Rob by the morning of Monday June 14, as the order needs to be placed before 11:00 am.
• Pick up will be on Friday June 17 at 4 – 7:00 pm.

Thanks again to all the cadets and families for making this training season a great one!  Looking forward to more great times ahead.

Owen Gifford
Treasurer
SSC
87 Eagle Squadron
Welland Air Cadets
treasurer@87agle.ca

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Hello 87 Eagle Families,

The COVID situation continues to bring new challenges, but 87 Eagle Squadron keeps moving forward.
With hard work from both the Command Staff and the Cadets, the program has continued to offer training nights and fun nights, even without being able to physical be together.

The SSC has also been working hard in the background to maintain the program and our Squadron building, so when we are able to meet in person, the building will be waiting with open doors!  Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the SSC, we have been able to run several small, but effective, fundraisers, which have kept our basic building costs mostly covered for the past year.

A special thank you should go out to our SSC Chair, Rob Foster, and the great staff at Canadian Tire, who have hosted (and supported) several meat fundraisers throughout the past year.

But there is still more to do!

The OPC Lottery

The OPC Lottery, which helps fund both our local 87 Eagle Squadron, and the Ontario program overall (including the gliding program), is in full swing, but is soon coming to and end.  The final draw date is April 30, so there is still time to sell those tickets!  The tickets are purchased on-line by following the link https://aircadetlotto.5050central.com/?olc=87 and filling in the form.  It’s that easy!  Tickets are available to anyone living in Ontario, so please share the link on social media or email friends and families.

87 Eagle Squadron receives over 40% of the revenue of tickets sold, so it is a great value for the squadron.
We have set ourselves a goal to sell 250 tickets for the lottery and are doing very well.  If every cadet can sell just 5 more tickets, we will make our goal!  We have just over one week left, so don’t miss your chance to win the Grand Prize of $20,000

Annual Assessment

In a normal programing year, at the beginning of the year, each cadet is required to purchase a book of OPC lottery tickets and pay a yearly assessment (annual dues).  For 2020-2021, the assessment fee, which is set down by the OPC (Ontario Provincial Committee) was not finalized until late into December.  With the OPC lottery moving to an on-line sales format, it changed how the Squadron was charged by the OPC as well.

All that being said, we finally have the assessment fee for the 2020-2021 season.  The assessment fee goes directly back to the OPC, for administration of the program and the help offset costs associated with the Gliding Program, which we hope to see running again soon.

For the 2020-2021 season, the Assessment Fee is $55.00 / cadet.  For families with more than one cadet, the fee for the first cadet is $55.00, and each subsequent cadet is $50.00.

Payment can be made via cash, check, or via e-transfer using the treasurer@87eagle.ca email address.  Please feel free to contact me any time at treasurer@87eagle.ca or by phone at 905-394-9191 to arrange payment, or discuss options.

SSC Annual Meeting

Coming soon in May, we will be having our SSC-Parent Committee Annual Meeting.  At this meeting, we vote for the SSC board members (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer).  We also discuss fundraising opportunities and ideas, as well as plans for building maintenance and upgrades, and help plan events and activities for the squadron for the upcoming year.  With the current lockdown, the meeting may be delayed until we can have at least some in-person meeting options.  More details on this to come, but anyone with ideas for fundraisers, program ideas, or would like to help out the committee in any capacity, please feel free to contact me at treasurer@87eagle.ca or Rob Foster, the SSC chair at ssc@87eagle.ca with your thoughts or ideas.

The 2020-2021 season has been full of challenges and set-backs, but there have been some great moments as well.  I have seen the excitement that Wednesday nights bring to my cadet, looking forward to having a night with the Squadron, whether it be a guest speaker, a talk about Aerodrome management, or doing push-ups on the floor.  There are still great times to come and some great opportunities as well.

Thank you for your continued support of the Welland Air Cadets, 87 Eagle Squadron!

Owen Gifford
SSC Treasurer
87 Eagle Squadron
Welland Air Cadets

The Big Red Fundraiser order came in early! Come get your bacon from now until 8:00 PM!

The Big Red Fundraiser is back to support our Squadron! COVID has made this a primary source of fundraising. Your much needed support is greatly appreciated!

• Order pickup must be Friday Feb 26 between 4-8pm at Canadian Tire Auto Service. We do not have storage.
• Please see Rob Foster at Canadian Tire in Service with your order and full payment. Cheques can be made payable to Robert Foster who is administering this fundraiser.
• Post dated cheques will be refused.

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Big Red is seriously delicious meat! Order now and support 87 Eagle!